You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging
boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20_° to the horizontal to the stresses...

Question

You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging
boom.  When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20_° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60_° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The thrust on the boom is greater at
60_°.

Deck 2014: Deck General

You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20_° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60_° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?

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